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DictionarySeeectopicectopic ACTH syndrome
ec·top·ic ACTH syn·dromethe association of Cushing syndrome with a non-pituitary neoplasm, usually a lung carcinoma that produces ACTH.ectopic ACTH syndrome A condition associated with production of ACTH by tissues other than the pituitary–eg, by small cell lung cancer Clinical Similar to pituitary-dependent Cushing syndrome Management Bilateral adrenalectomy if site of ectopic ACTH is unknown, excision of nonmalignant ACTH-producing tumors. See Cushing syndrome. |